Jim Tressel

About

Football coach who led the Ohio State Buckeyes to three national championship games between 2001 and 2011, winning the title in 2002.

Before Fame

He became friends with Lou Groza, and the two practiced football together.

Trivia

He served as head coach at Youngstown State from 1986 to 2000.

Family Life

Married Carol Kujanek in 1976; the couple had four children.

Associated With

Only Woody Hayes has more coaching wins against the arch-rival Michigan Wolverines.